SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) - City Utilities of Springfield broke ground on Tuesday on a major project to meet the growing need for electricity.

Construction has begun on three new natural gas turbines at the McCartney Generating Station. It will provide 150 megawatts of locally generated power to the community.

“Today is about more than breaking ground. It’s about building a stronger community,” said Dwayne Fulk, President-CEO. “The new turbines will strengthen our ability to provide reliable, locally generated power now and for the future.”

The new turbines are designed to be reliable and efficient. They can run on natural gas, fuel oil, or hydrogen and can start producing electricity in as little as five minutes, helping CU respond quickly when demand is high.

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